###### Ethics and compliance
[Our Code of Ethics (the Code) is an important part of our commitment to](https://www.questdiagnostics.com/content/dam/corporate/unrestricted/documents/our-company/Code-of-Ethics.pdf)
integrity. It sets out the principles and policies that apply to our employees,
directors, executives, vendors, contractors, and business partners. The Code
includes standards for responsible marketing, conflicts of interest, bribery
and anticorruption, and political contributions and activity. We provide
several pathways for reporting potential violations of the Code or other
company policies, including an anonymous employee tip line which is
operated by an independent third party."
"Quest Diagnostics maintains a Code of Ethics applicable to all employees. The Code applies to all employee activity, including interactions with healthcare professionals.